Occupational Therapist – Outpatient, Lymphedema

Cleveland Clinic

. Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeStrongsville • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaluating and treating patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits, while designing and implementing effective treatment plans. Holds current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist and possesses strong communication skills for patient and family education.

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Occupational TherapyOhio Licensure as an Occupational TherapistLymphedema ExperienceBasic Life Support CertificationPatient Assessment

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Hard Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment Plan DesignImplementation of Treatment ModalitiesDocumentation of Patient ProgressIndependent Living Skills Assessment

Soft Skills

Patient EducationSupervision of Support PersonnelClear CommunicationClinical Instruction

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Healthcare Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

American Occupational Therapy AssociationPhysical DemandsManual DexterityVisual AcuityPatient Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits
Assess patients’ ability to perform independent living skills safely and effectively
Design appropriate plans of care, including treatment type and frequency
Implement treatment plans using appropriate modalities
Document subjective and objective findings of patient progress
Educate patients and families/caregivers about patient deficits
Direct and supervise support personnel
Act as a clinical instructor or participate in educating and evaluating students
Work 40 hours per week across Fairview Wellness Center and Strongsville Family Health Center
Work three days from 8:00am–4:30pm and two days from 10:30am–7:00pm, focused on lymphedema

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Current Ohio licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT)
Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare Provider Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Ability to walk without assistive device and maintain balance despite sudden load
Ability to meet heavy-level physical demands
Ability to lift and reach with arms sufficiently to lift a patient’s arm and leg
Sensation of touch and manual dexterity to palpate muscle tension or monitor patient pulse
Visual acuity to observe motor movements and read patient monitors
Ability to speak clearly enough to instruct patients and families
Ability to hear at a conversational level
Experience in clinical area (preferred)
Prior Lymphedema experience (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption
Equal opportunity employment
Drug-free work environment
Support and guidance within Cleveland Clinic Health System